★★★★★ 4
Having trouble deciding if this is right for you? Read this.
Configuration: 3-pack, Style: without eero Plus
I'm only two days in to this, but I want to leave a review to help others who went through the same ordeal I have.
This Eero Pro 6E has replaced an Orbi R750 system which I purchased in 2021 and used with two satellites. The Eero has some pros and cons over the Orbi.
First, the reason for my replacement: while the Orbi still gives good coverage and speed, the stability of the wifi network has significantly decreased in the last year or so. I've done a lot of research on this and the only thing I can think of is that the Orbi 750 is rated for "40+" devices. I have "Smart Homed" my house and have 40-50 devices in total connected. Additionally, my wife owns a hair salon which operates out of our home so we have a guest wifi for that. So, I think that while theoretically the Orbi should still be fine, in practice it can't deal with more than 40 or so devices and starts "cycling through them" causing some devices to disconnect and reconnect repeatedly. I live in a rural area where cell signal is lousy, so you notice it very quickly when your device loses connectivity - especially if you are streaming. What good is my 65" OLED TV with wifi sound and my $300 a month cable and internet bill if I can't use the damn thing?
So, on the Eero. I bought the three unit package since it was on sale (I'd actually initially bought the 2 unit package, and they went on sale the day afterwards so I returned it and ordered the 3 set. One complaint is that while I think you should get a "bulk deal" by ordering a 3 pack over a 2 pack over a single unit, but it's a huge difference. The 3 pack was $350 which equals $116 each. To buy just one if you misjudged how many you need, would be another $160.)
Set up was quite simple, and was all done through the app. So it gets +1 for ease of use. As others have noted, there is no web log in and without the Eero plus subscription, there isn't much beyond set up and maintain the wifi. For the majority of users this is likely to not be a problem. Due to my recent wifi challenges, I wanted to use the analytics function of the app to see how the new coverage compared to the old. You can't do that without the plus subscription. So that's strike 1. However, you can set up the Guest network and basic things like that with the regular app access, so at least there's that.
Likewise, adding each additional unit was pretty easy. What I recommend you do is download an app like WiFiman (which seems pretty legit) after you set up your first Eero and walk around with the shortcut function on in the WiFiman app which will tell you the signal strength as you move about. I would say right about the limit of where it stops being either "Excellent" or "Good" is where you need to place your next Eero unit. "Excellent" ensures the best quality, but if you have a lot of space to cover you'd need to stretch it to "Good". I will note here that unlike the Orbi, which has a router and two (or more) satellites, each Eero unit is functionally identical, so it doesn't matter which one you grab first, and which one are the satellites. It's easy to add the next Eero device from the app even if you didn't immediately select "Add another device" after the first one. Like I said, I recommend walking around and getting an idea of your coverage needs before adding the next ones anyway.
So that's a +1, again for ease of use. However, I notice compared to the Orbi that its range and speed drops off much faster the further you get. So, you're not going to get the overall quality range. I noticed this while out doing yardwork this morning - my phone would stay on the Orbi wifi a hundred or so feet from the house. It loses the Eero wifi (or, the quality goes way down) at the same range.
So this is another point that I guess I knew, but is important to remember: at range, the speed at which you transmit decreases despite what your internet connection actually is. So, for example, my service provider gives me 1000 mb/S service which is reasonably fast. Standing next to the Eero unit which is connected to my modem via the ethernet cable gives me close to that speed. But, get a dozen feet away with a wall in the way, and you are down to about 400 mb/s. As stated, the Orbi has better range and the speed keeps up better.
But what good is range and speed if you are constantly getting booted off the Wifi? Supporting my max device theory, I'd often get booted off the Orbi wifi somewhat predictably at various times in the day. Last night, on the new Eero network, it didn't happen! I was able to stay connected the whole time. (As was my mother in law in the in-law apartment, so not having to deal with that is a major plus!). So stability is a +2 on the score scale.
Finally, if you're like me and have several dozen Wifi devices you don't need to worry about the new Eero units and compatibility - as long as you name your new Wifi network the same and keep the same password, the devices don't know the difference. They connect to the new network the same way they'd go back to your old one as if it were nothing more than a power outage.
So, ultimately the Eero 6E is a little slower and gives a little less coverage than the Orbi 750....but unlike the Orbi it says it will take "100+" devices...and it *works*. At least so far. That said, I'd definitely get it on sale. While functionality is always key, the fact is the features are much less than many competitors. It might not be worth the full price.
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Reviewed in the United States on June 20, 2025
